Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3016, Ezra Doolittle, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Adolittle Ezra Sarah
N 3016
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This certifies, that in the record of marriages, kept by Doctor Dana, former Pastor of the first Society in Wallingford, it appears that Ezra Doolittle was married to Sarah Moss, by said Dana, Jan. 21 st , 1775.
James Noyes, late Pastor of said Society.
Wallingford April 3 d 1838.
New Haven County ss. Wallingford April 3 d 1838
Personally appeared Rev. James Noyes a Clergyman in good standing and was  was sworn to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed.
before me. Elisha M. Pomeroy Justice of the Peace.
I, ROYAL B. HINMAN, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern,
THAT Elisha M. Pomeroy Esquire, is, and for more than six months last past, has been a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of New Haven in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, having full power and authority, by the laws of said State, to take the acknowledgement of Deeds and to certify the same; also to administer oaths to witnesses and to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to the official acts and attestations of the said E. M. Pomeroy in Court and Country.
In testimony whereof, I have, in my capacity of Secretary as aforesaid, hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at the City of Hartford, in said State, the 11 th day of
April —
in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
And further certify that his signature hereunto attached is genuine
Royal B. Hinman Secretary

State of Connecticut, ss. Cheshire, Be it known, that On this 20 th day County of New Haven, of April 1838, personally appeared, before the Honorable William L. Foot, Judge of Probate, for the District of Cheshire, in said County, and State aforesaid, Mrs. Sarah Doolittle, a resident of Cheshire aforesaid, now aged 82 years, who being first duly sworn ac- cording to law, both, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act. of Congress, passed July 4 th 1836. That she is the widow, of Ezra Doolittle, late of Cheshire, deceased, who was a Sergeant in the Militia, and served in that capacity, several tours, in the war of the Revolution, when the Militia were called into actual service, and one time, while in actual service, she believes, he had the command, of the company. Her husband's, first service, was at New York, and vicinity, from the fore part of August, untill the fore part of November, 1776. at the time the American Army, abandoned, Long Island, and soon after evacuated New York, and the British, Army took possession of the same. in this tour he was three months, in actual service, as a Sergeant of the Militia, from Cheshire, as she vividly believes. — The next service of her husband, the above named Ezra Doolittle, was by a draft, or detachment from the Militia, she believes for three months, in the month of March, or April, 1777. at this time she believes he went to White Plains, or that vicinity, as a Sergeant, of the Detachment to which he belonged, she will remember that her infant child, died, while her husband was absent, on this tour, and the child died on the eighth, day of May, 1777. about three weeks after which death, her husband came home, about the first of June, having been absent on this tour, three months, as she vividly believes, while he was out, on the last mentioned tour, Danbury was burned, and she believes her husband was fighting the enemy, at that place, she heard him speak, of being there, at that time. — Her husband's next service, was on the Hudson, or North River, when the Militia, were ordered from this State, in the fore part of the month of August, her husband went with the Militia from Cheshire, as a Sergeant and joined the Army at Haverkill, or Fishkill, and were at various places, up and down the River, watching the movements of the British Vessels, which were going up the River, to meet Genl. Burgoyne's Army. He did not return from this tour, until the fore part of November, 1777. after Burgoyne's, Army, were taken. and according to her best recollection, her husband, was out on this tour three months, or thereabouts. — She believes that her husband, served at other times, and places, in the course of that war. but she cannot, at this distant period of time, and at her advanced age, distinctly recollect any, except, a short tour to New Haven, in the month of July 1779. when the British took possession of that place, her husband was there, and remained there, a week, or ten days, to keep guard, after the British Troops, left the place. — According to her best recollection, she believes that her husband, the above named Ezra Doolittle, in these several tours, served more than, nine months, in the war of the Revolution.

She further declares, that she was Married to Ezra Doolittle, before named, on the sixteenth day of January, one thousand, seven hundred & seventyfive, by the Revend. James Dana, Pastor, of the Congregational Church, in Wallingford, and that her husband, the aforesaid Ezra Doolittle, died, at Cheshire, on the 5 th day of April 1830. and that she has remained his widow, ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. —
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day.
and year, above written, before.
Hon. L. Foot Judge of Probate Sarah X Doolittle mark
In presence of Hon. L. Foot Levi Doolittle
This certifies that Sarah Doolittle — Through age and infirmity is unable to write her name & signed the above with her mark, and is a competent witness & person of truth eternally Hon. L. Foot Judge of Probate
Probate Office Cheshire 20 th April 1838
I Benajah Bradlee Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Cheshire certify that Hon. L. Foot whose signature is above is Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Cheshire
In testimony of which I have hereunto subscribed my name & caused the seal of said office to be affixed
Benajah Bradlee } Clerk of the Court of Probate District of Cheshire

In the papers of Lucius Tuttle - Militia from the town of Chester discharged 17 th Oct. 1776 - Four on Hudson River in 1776 2 mo

I Lucius Tuttle, of Cheshire, in the county of New Haven, and state of Connecticut. aged 89, years, Testify and say, that in the month of August, 1776. I believe the tenth day, of that month. the Militia, of this part of the state, were all ordered, by Governor Trumbull, to march to New York, and put themselves under the command of General Washington, and be subject to his Orders. I went at that time, in a company from Cheshire, commanded, by Lieutenant Joseph Newton, I was Orderly Sergeant, of said company, I will remember, that Sergeant Ezra Doolittle, of Cheshire, was with us at that time, we were with the Army, when they crossed, from Long Island to New York, and when they evacuated New York, and remained with the Army, at Harlem, Westchester, and vicinity, until the forepart of November 1776. when we were dismissed, our Regiment. was commanded, by Col. Baldwin, of Watertown, the said Ezra Doolittle, served with me on this tour, about three months, according to my best recollection, and belief. — — —
In the early part of the year 1777. I was knowing, that Sergeant Ezra Doolittle, went on a tour of Militia Service, to White Plains, or that vicinity, for two, or three months, the exact time, I do not now, remember, but from circumstances known to me, at that time, and from what said Doolittle related to me, I believe that he was advanced, by the commanding officer, at that Station, from a Sergeant, to take the command of the company, as Captain, for a part, if not the whole time, in consequence of the sickness, or the absence, of the Commissioned officers, of the company. I was not, with him on this tour, but know, that he was a capable and an active officer. — Early in the month of August 1777. the Militia were ordered to the Hudson, or North River, I was then an Ensign, in one of the companies in Cheshire, and for some reason, neither the Captain, or Lieutenant, were able to go, and the command of the company, devolved upon me, I marched the company to Fishkill, we were stationed at various places, watching the movement of the British Fleet, as they ascended the River, until we heard of the capture of Burgoyne, Army. Soon after which, the Fleet, put about, and steered for New York, we followed them back, as far as Fishkill, and remained in that vicinity, until the forepart of November, 1777. when we were dismissed, and returned home. Sergeant Ezra Doolittle, above named, was with me on this tour, which according to best recollection and belief, was not less, than three months. he was not, in any company, but was a Sergeant, in another company, and was discharged, and came home with me, at that time. — When the British came to New Haven in July 1779. said Ezra Doolittle, was at that place with me, according to my present belief, we were there about ten days, after the British left, keeping Guard.

I was well acquainted with aforesaid Ezra Doolittle, from the commencement of the war of the revolution, until his death, we were natives of the town of Litchfield, and for the most part of the time, have resided in the same neighbourhood, the said Ezra Doolittle, died about eight years past. His widow, Mrs Sarah Doolittle, has not married again since his death, but now remains the widow of Ezra Doolittle. and in my opinion, she is justly entitled, to receive a pension for the services of her deceased husband, as they are set forth in her declaration. — My name is inscribed on the pension roll, of the Connecticut agency, and I now annually receive, fifty five dollars, for my services, most of which, were rendered, in company with said Ezra Doolittle. — — In testimony of the truth of the foregoing statement, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and made oath, to same on this 4 day of May 1838.
Lucius Tuttle
Before me Mrs L Foot Justice of Peace
(This certifies that Lucius Tuttle is a competent witness & person of truth & veracity)
Mrs L Foot Justice of Peace
I, ROYAL R. HINMAN, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and Keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern,
THAT William L Foot Esquire, is, and for more than six months last past, has been a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of New Haven in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, having full power and authority, by the laws of said State, to take the acknowledgment of Deeds and to certify the same; also to administer oaths to witnesses and to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to the official acts and attestations of the said in Court and County.
Wm L Foot
In testimony whereof, I have, in my capacity of Secretary as aforesaid, hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at the City of Hartford, in said State, the eighteenth day of May in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
and I certify that the signature is the genuine signature of the aforesaid Wm L Foot
Royal R Hinman Secretary of State
Hon. S. Phelps RR
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
aws aw
April 10, 1934.
Mrs. Watson Tyson, Blair, Nebr.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 3016 , it appears that Sarah Doolittle applied for pension April 20, 1838, while living in Cheshire, Connecticut, aged eighty two years, and alleged that her husband Ezra Doolittle , while residing in Cheshire, Connecticut, enlisted in August 1776 and served three months as a sergeant under Lieutenant Joseph Newton, Colonel Baldwin's Connecticut Regiment.
He enlisted in March or April 1777 and served three months as sergeant, names of officers not stated.
He enlisted in August 1777 and served three months as sergeant under Ensign Lucius Tuttle.
He enlisted in July 1779 and served ten days, names

of officers not stated.
Her claim was not allowed as she failed to furnish satisfactory proof of service as required by the pension laws.
It also appears in said claim that Ezra Doolittle was born at said Cheshire, date not stated, and married at Wallingford, Connecticut, January 16, 1775, Sarah Moss. He died at Cheshire, April 5, 1830.
A child name not stated, died May 8, 1777. There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
R 3016.
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Ezra Doolittle a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug 1776 3 mos Sgt. Lt Jos Newton Baldwin Conn.   Mar or Apr 1777 " " names of officers not stated   Aug. 1777 " " Ensign Lucius Tuttle   July 1779 10 days - names of officers not stated  
Battles engaged in, ✓ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Cheshire Conn Date of application for pension, Apr 20 1838. Residence at date of application, Cheshire Conn Age at date of application, 82
Remarks: Sol. mar at Wallingford, Conn. Jan 16, 1775 Sarah Moss. He died at Cheshire Conn. Apr 5, 1830. he was born there date not stated. As child name not stated d. May 8, 1777. No further family data. Her claim was not allowed as she failed to furnish satisfactory proof of service as required by the pension laws. Respectfully,
Commissioner.

NI-KU-MI CHAPTER BLAIR, NEBRASKA
Mch 7-1924-
Dept of Int-
Rev. War Record Section -
Gentlemen - Would you kindly send me any information you might have on Ezra Doolittle - b 1753 - d 1844 - husband of Sarah Mace whom he married in 1775 - Conn records - also Stephen Bohanon who married Alira Elliot 1785 - New Hampshire records -
Yours truly -
(Mrs. Watson)
Nellie Fyson -

ADA THOMPSON HILL 144 EAST MAIN STREET NORTH EAST, PA.
Rev. D. 1.
April 30, 1922.
To The Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
Will you please give me the Revolutionary Record of Ezra Doolittle born June 3, 1752 in North Haven Ct. Connecticut. married Jan. 18 1775 Sarah Moad, died in Cheshire April 5, 1830. My family history reports him as Captain Ezra Doolittle also served as Sargt. of Capt. M. Johnston Co of Connecticut militia-
Very truly
Ada Thompson Hill. (Mrs. Theodore C.)

3016.
P. O.
Sarah Boolette
Service:
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: The printed list of 1852 gives cause of
Re-enlisted: suspension etc.; "suspended for the officers names and for reference to the comptroller."
Attorney:
P. O.
Recognized.
Contract.
Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18
Mrs. T.C. Hill air Mrs. Watson Tyson and 1922 June 14. Next to 1924 Apr. 10

2016
P.O.
Sarah Noe Little
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
RECEIVED
Alleges: Her printed list
of 1852 gives cause of
Re-enlisted: European war;
discharged for the purpose marries with her nephew to the Comptroller.
Attorney: _____
P.O. _____
Recognized. _____ Contract. _____
Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18
1922 June 14. Heir to Mrs. T.C. Hill ai 1924 Apr. 10. " " Mrs. Watson Jyson awt.

36 384 Connecticut Sarah Doolittle Letter to Hon. L. Phelps
3016

31. May 1838
JP
3

War Department Pension Office
May 31. 1888
Sir
The papers of Mrs Sarah Doolittle widow of Ezra Doolittle have been examined and filed - It is alleged that the claimant served three months in 1776 at New York, then now in Col Baldwin reg't, name of the Captain not mentioned; three months at White Plains in 1777 officers not specified - In view of a satisfactory investigation the names of the officers should in every instance should be specified - It may be found the service in this case, that the Militia of the town of Cheshire engaged in the expedition to New York in the fall of 1776 appear to have been discharged on the 17 th of October that they were not out on that occasion to exceed two months and 17 days - The term of the Militia in 1777 upon the North River Hudson River did not exceed two months, that at Danbury on the occasion of the burning of Danbury was but 3 days - Therefore this  claim it is necessary to show that the claimants husband  was in actual service at least six months
for Lieut Col Phelps
Harris Roper. N.Y.
over

of the town in the early part of the year 1777 at Pukekill some evidence may be found by application to the Comptroller of Connecticut provided the names of the officers are given
E
31 May 1838
Hon Laurence Phelps Home Reps US

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Doolittle, George GRADE Private LINE Connecticut
WARRANT NUMBER 5677 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Nov. 18, 1796 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.